Ministry & Service
Through retreats, service learning, and community outreach, we empower students to glorify Christ and extend His love to the world.
Our Mission to Serve
Service is a cornerstone of the vibrant Catholic education offered at Incarnate Word Academy. Through a heartfelt commitment to helping others, students develop a deep connection with the spirituality of the Incarnate Word, embodying the enduring Charism of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament.
In collaboration with the OVISS Sisters, the Incarnate Word Mission offers students transformative opportunities through service projects and mission trips. Rooted in Gospel values, these experiences invite students to grow in faith while serving both local and global communities. From past missions in Mexico to recent outreach with Texas Catholic Charities and in Molo, Africa, students continue to build bridges of faith, love, and hope.
Contact Ministry
For more information on spiritual direction, Faith Formation, Charity Service, and Retreats, please reach out to one of our school level principals or Campus Ministry Director, Lisa Perez (perezl@iwacc.org).
Retreats
The Campus Ministry joyfully organizes retreats for students in grades 6 through 12. Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, these retreats offer all students—regardless of faith background—a space for reflection, praise, worship, and encounter with Christ.
- Fall Retreats: Students participate in grade-level retreats designed to deepen their spiritual lives and strengthen bonds within their class.
- Senior Retreat: In the spring, seniors are invited to a special final retreat at IWA, marking a sacred milestone in their final year.
Groups & Clubs
Students are invited to grow spiritually and serve joyfully through a variety of faith-based groups.
- Incarnate Word De Matels (IWDM) Club: Rooted in the charism of the Order (OVISS), this club fosters faith, leadership, and service through local and global outreach .
- Faith Formation Groups: These groups help students deepen their understanding of Catholic teachings through study, discussion, and prayer.
- Charity and Service Clubs: Students live out their faith through acts of service, responding to the needs of others with compassion and generosity .
Incarnate Word De Matels (IWDM) Program
The incarnate Word De Matels (IWDM) program is a school-wide club sponsored by the Incarnate Word Sisters designed to nurture spiritual growth across all grade levels. Topics are explored through four dynamic components: Formation, Prayer, Service, and Artwork.